Flavours of Care | The Improver With Guest: Heather Nolan
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In This Conversation
Welcome back to Journey With Care, the podcast that continues to explore different aspects of care and its profound impact on our lives. In today's conversation, we are thrilled to welcome a truly exceptional guest, Heather Nolan. Heather embodies the values of the Improver, also known as Enneagram Type One or the perfectionist, and her insights will inspire us all.
We'll delve deep into the unique perspective of the Improver personality and uncover their unwavering commitment to self-improvement and the betterment of their communities. Heather Nolan will share her experiences and stories, offering a glimpse into the genuine care and positive influence that Improvers bring into the lives of those around them.
With her inspiring journey, we'll learn about the transformative power of the Improver's dedication to excellence and how it nurtures the well-being of others.
Timestamps
[00:00:00] The perfectionist improves lives and inspires change.
[00:05:25] Heather's valuable input and improvement skills appreciated.
[00:08:43] Inhibiting expression due to fear of arrogance.
[00:11:40] Regional manager prioritizes relationship-building, honest communication.
[00:15:01] Check boxes on list, problem solving, productive training.
[00:16:54] Pushback shapes thought process, encourages dialogue.
[00:22:57] Hard life situations led to self-reflection.
[00:25:52] Relationship with God and people. Lots of questions, faithful answers. Belief in Bible, no doubt unless proven. Quick drop if trust is broken. Faithfulness and quick return to past stories.
[00:28:35] Pause, listen, ask, and offer support, solution
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Skip The Dinner-Double Your Impact
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are. Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada. Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
